These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Welcome the question
You can say"Thank you for asking. Having Narcan can save a life, maybe yours or a friend's."
You can say"You don't have to stop using to get these. No one here will judge you."
You can ask"Do you want Narcan, test strips, clean supplies, or all of these?"
Someone overdosing right now? Call 911 and give naloxone. New Mexico's Good Samaritan law protects the caller and the person overdosing from drug possession charges. It does not cancel a warrant or probation rules.
2Free Narcan today in Grant County
Naloxone is free at the Grant County Public Health Office. They also have harm reduction supplies.
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Harm reduction, syringe services and medications for opioid use disorder
575-538-5318
2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
Silver City Street Outreach
Street medicine and harm reduction
575-519-5810
714 N. Bullard St. (the OASIS), Silver City
New Mexico Recovery Coalition
Harm reduction / syringe services
505-469-1139
500 N. Hudson St., Unit 1953, Silver City · Not listed
Center for Health Innovation
Free naloxone, medication lock boxes and drug disposal kits (CONNECT)
575-534-0101
11587 US 180 E., Silver City
Free Narcan by mail for anyone in New Mexico:
NM Department of Health - Hepatitis and Harm Reduction Program
Free naloxone (Narcan) by mail
833-796-8773
· Online any time
In Deming or Lordsburg:
NM Department of Health - Luna County Public Health Office
Public health clinic (harm reduction, family planning, STD, WIC, MOUD)
575-546-2771
1510 S Slate St, Deming · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed noon-1pm)
NM Department of Health - Hidalgo County Public Health Office
Public health clinic (harm reduction, family planning, STD, WIC, MOUD)
575-542-9391
603 Hadeco Dr, Lordsburg · Call; family planning Thursdays 9am-3pm
3At a pharmacy
Narcan nasal spray is sold over the counter. No prescription is needed.
With Medicaid, ask the pharmacist to bill Medicaid. It is usually free.
Walgreens (Silver City #10808)
Pharmacy (store line)
575-534-0053
100 Rosedale Rd, Silver City · Pharmacy Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm (closed 1:30-2pm); store 8am-10pm
Walmart Pharmacy (Silver City Supercenter #1357)
Pharmacy
575-388-3113
2501 Highway 180 E, Silver City · Pharmacy closes 7pm (closed 1:30-2pm); store 6am-11pm
4Test strips and clean supplies
Fentanyl test strips and other drug-checking supplies are legal in New Mexico.
Ask the public health office, Street Outreach or the Recovery Coalition for fentanyl and xylazine test strips.
Syringe services give new needles and supplies, a safe place to drop used needles, and testing for HIV and hepatitis C.
How to use a fentanyl strip: mix a little of the drug with water, dip the strip, wait. One line means fentanyl was found. Two lines means none was found.
You can say"A clean test does not mean it's safe. Fentanyl can hide in one part of a batch."
See the guide "Has hepatitis C or wants to be tested".
See the guide "Has a sore, wound or foot problem that won't heal".
5How to give Narcan (nasal spray)
Shout their name and rub hard on their breastbone. No answer? Call 911.
Lay them on their back. Put the tip of the spray in one nostril and press the plunger all the way.
If they don't wake up in 2-3 minutes, give a second dose in the other nostril.
If they are not breathing, give rescue breaths if you know how. The 911 operator will help.
When they breathe, roll them on their side. Stay with them.
Narcan wears off in 30 to 90 minutes. The overdose can come back. They still need medical care.
Narcan will not hurt someone who did not take opioids. When in doubt, give it.
Center for Health Innovation
Mental Health First Aid, QPR suicide prevention and Narcan trainings
575-534-0101
11587 US 180 E., Silver City
6Safer use tips to share
Never use alone. Have someone with Narcan nearby.
Go slow, and use less after any break, jail or treatment. Your body can't handle as much.
Don't mix drugs with alcohol or nerve pills.
At the Gospel MissionOur peer support counselors and case worker are here to talk during Mission hours, with no pressure.
If they want to stop, see the guide "Needs detox or a treatment bed today".
More help like this
Someone is overdosing, or wants to stop using drugs todayUse when someone may be overdosing, or when someone says they want to stop using drugs (fentanyl, heroin, pills, meth or other drugs).Wants to stop drinkingUse when someone says they want to stop or cut back on drinking, or a family member asks for help with someone's drinking.Found a used needle or syringeUse when someone finds a used needle or syringe on the ground, in a park, restroom or yard, or gets stuck by one.A family member is drinking or using drugsUse when someone is worried about a spouse, child, parent or friend who drinks too much or uses drugs.Someone drank too much and can't stay awake (alcohol poisoning)Use when someone has been drinking heavily and is passed out, can't be woken, is throwing up while barely awake, or is breathing slowly or strangely.Wants to stop using methUse when someone says they want to stop or cut down on methamphetamine (meth, ice, crystal) or other stimulants.
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575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.